Add 25/56 and 10/70
25/56 + 10/70 is 33/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
125/280 + 40/280 = 125 + 40/280 = 165/280 - 165/280 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 25/56 + 10/70 = 33/56
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